Well, as the title really, I've been wondering about workshop necessities...

What do I need? Fed up of borrowing the old mans tools... what do I need in the way of tools, oils, lubricants, nuts, bolts, washers and anything else?

I know the important stuff but I'm interested to what you all reccomend? Please give a quality make/brand but good value, dont want them breaking or not doing there job properly, so yeah, shoot away people...

Cheers in advance,

Jamie

Do they sell Sears/ Craftsman tools there?

You'll need a calender with bikes or girls on it.

Thats easy

1 Bench

1 Vice ( Record )

1 set of shelves with sign " No Bloody Gardening Equipment "

1 Fridge with beer inside

1 radio

1 fan or heater depending where you live

1 calendar

1 12 " shifter

1 8 " shifter

1 set of spanners

1 set of allen keys

1 pair of pliers

1 set of circlip pliers

1 pair of needle nose pliers

1 wire brush

1 pair of multi grips

2 sizes of vice grips

1 rubber mallet

1 set of screwdrivers

1 1/2 " socket set with plug sockets

1 set of watch maker screw drivers

1 roll of fine emery tape

10 sheets of 1000 grit wet n dry

1 oil pan

1 20 ltr container with lid to put excess oil into ( Take it to tip to recycle when full )

make a list of the bolts your most likely to take out on your bike

and get a box and fill it with a few of each

1 tube of waterproof grease

1 tube of nickel anti seize

1 tube of copper grease

1 tube of rubber grease

1 tube of thread locker

10 cans of wd 40

10 cans of degreaser

10 ltrs of kerosene

10 ltrs of white spirit

5 cans of disc break cleaner ( nulon or motul one is okay depending on your budget )

2 cans of plastic protector

and some smelly stuff to make your bike smell nice

20kg pack of rags

and a mans size bin

1 fixed bike stand

some good lights in your garage

industrial pack of ear plugs so you cant hear your misses telling you to come inside

think that just about covers it !

Edited February 23, 200917 yr by Scorpa4banger

Very similar to my thoughts....... Better get saving then

Anybody got anything to add?

just remember you don't need the best quality tools all the time

if you get a good socket set and some good spanners that wont rust with a couple of good shifters

you cant go wrong

you can also save a lot of trouble just by washing your bike with the proper bike wash and blow it off with a compressor

I guess the more you do to keep it out of the garage the less money you need to spend on tools to fix it ..

Excellent list there Scorpa4, the piece of equipment that I find the most handy is a small compressor with a tyre inflator, an impact gun and a trigger nozzle.

It's also suprising how often I use my small mig welder and an angle grinder. Not really for repairing the bike, but for making or adapting tools or jigs.

Drill Bits

Mains Drill

Defiantly a compressor (Machine mart)

Taps & dies

No 2 Thor hammer (leather & copper ends)

Copper slip

Edited February 23, 200917 yr by B40RT

Can anyone recommend a small compressor? How much do you need to spend to get one that is suitable? I dont want to get one then realise its not up to the job.

Thanks

Tom

PS Im in the UK

Dremel tool. Indispensable

Big fire extinguisher. You won't need it until you NEED it.

Set of combination wrenches. i.e. box on one side open end on other. Add extras of the most used like 10mm, 13mm, and 17mm

Set of T-handle allen wrenches.

Set of angle allen keys

Set of 3/8 in sockets. Add deep sockets for most used sizes.

Two 3/8 inch fine tooth ratchets.

1/2 inch ratchet.

Set of 3/8 inch ratchet extensions.

Phillips head socket. Annoying but useful.

Angle/swivel socket thingy. Can't remember what it's called.

Screwdriver set.

Hammer.

Tire plug kit.

3/8 and 1/2 inch breaker bar.

1/2 inch sockets for big nuts on bike. Axle, steering stem...

Did I mention fire extinguisher?

Can anyone recommend a small compressor? How much do you need to spend to get one that is suitable? I dont want to get one then realise its not up to the job.

Thanks

Tom

PS Im in the UK

Just bought a good little unit from Aldi

Ive got a wolf-air compressor, really good quality and will last for ages if you bleed the tank of moisture every week or two! Had my own for about 5 years and never had problems... Cant find the same model now but if you search around you should be able to find one, aim for a max pressure of around 130-150 psi, plenty enough for the bikes!

Can anyone recommend a small compressor? How much do you need to spend to get one that is suitable? I dont want to get one then realise its not up to the job.

Thanks

Tom

PS Im in the UK

8cfm 25litre tank, approx

Interesting post but can some translate "shifter" into American?

Interesting post but can some translate "shifter" into American?

Adjustable spanner.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/search/f...spanners/page/1

Edited February 23, 200917 yr by B40RT